de fil en aiguille

French

Etymology

Literally, “from thread to needle.” Compare Dutch van naaldje tot draadje.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /də fi.l‿ɑ̃.n‿e.ɡɥij/
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Adverb

de fil en aiguille

  1. one thing leading to another

See also

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